Monthly Archives: January 2012

Our Chat with Millionaire CEO of British Gas Phil Bentley

There are times during protests where you feel those in power aren’t listening. That they shut themselves away in a cocoon of expensive lunches, executive meetings and fancy cars. Today, in response to Fuel Poverty Action’s occupation of his offices, … Continue reading

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British Gas offer “negotiations” to the occupiers in their office – here is their response

At approximately 8.45 am six of us occupied two meeting rooms at British Gas HQ. Since then police have attempted to break in and force us out. British Gas have now asked us to engage in “negotiations” over our demands. … Continue reading

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Facts and Figures

Fuel Poverty: Definition of a household being ‘fuel poor’ is: Those who were spending 10% or more of their net monthly income on energy bills. Figures from July 2011  (which is before price hikes of 14.2% from energy companies in … Continue reading

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Heat or Eat Gameshow

How the game works: Today’s extra special show is broadcasting from inside our headquarters of British Gas – please excuse us for any unseen network disruptions beyond our control. Now please give a warm welcome to today’s contestant – who … Continue reading

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Press release: British Gas offices occupied in protest over fuel poverty profiteering

6 activists have barricaded themselves into meeting rooms on two floors of British Gas offices in Staines, Middlesex, as part of the ‘Winter Warm-Up’ weekend called by the campaign group Fuel Poverty Action. British Gas is being targeted as one … Continue reading

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